Mattel

Mattel, Inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing company founded in 1945. They were the owner of HiT Entertainment after buying it from its previous owners, Apax Partners, for a sum of $680,000,000 (USD) in 2012. HiT Entertainment merged with Mattel's production company, Mattel Playground Productions to form Mattel Creations.

The company was founded by Harold Matson and Elliot Handler in 1945. They are most famous for their toy products such as Barbie, Monster High, Polly Pocket, Matchbox, Disney-Pixar Cars and Hot Wheels.